Fearless South Korean Politician's Stand During Martial Law Goes Viral
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South Korean politician An Gwi-ryeong confronted armed soldiers outside the National Assembly, claiming she was the "last line" of defense against martial law declared by President Yoon Suk Yeol. The dramatic scene, captured on video, showed An grappling with a soldier's gun as lawmakers attempted to vote against the martial law order. The decree was lifted after a successful vote, but concerns about the state of democracy in South Korea remain, with potential impeachment proceedings against Yoon underway.
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